What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Collagen Extract, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Phytate, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Soluble Collagen, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Dipeptide-2, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Nonapeptide-1, Pentapeptide-3, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Hexapeptide-11, Oligopeptide-1, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Canavalia Gladiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingTasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil
Emollient
Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Zea Mays Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Betaine, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Canavalia Gladiata Seed Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Citrate, Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Codium Fragile Extract, Citric Acid, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Butylene Glycol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Zea Mays Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinLactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a postbiotic with skin soothing properties. Postbiotics are inactive molecules produced by probiotic bacteria that provide skin benefits.
This ingredient comes from the secretion of the bacteria, Lactobacillus.
Studies show this ingredient can help calm redness and may help treat the signs of photoaging; however, the evidence is inconclusive and further studies are needed.
Lactobacillus Ferment is generally considered safe for fungal-acne prone skin. The key thing to understand is that it comes from bacteria, not yeast or fungus.
Yeast-derived ferments (like galactomyces) have been shown to activate a protein that's linked to Malassezia-related skin issues whereas lactobacillus doesn't have that problem.
Its byproducts also don't contain the types of fatty acids (C11-24 chain lengths) that Malassezia feeds on.
Learn more about Lactobacillus Ferment LysatePolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier.
It rounds up dirt, oil, and grime, so they can be rinsed off easily as a cleanser. On the emulsifier side, it keeps your formula smooth and well-mixed by playing peacekeeper for ingredients that don't naturally get along (like oil and water).
Because it has a C12 (lauric acid) fatty acid chain, this ingredient can potentially feed the Malassezia yeast that causes fungal acne. The Malassezia yeast prefers esters with C11-C24 fatty acids If you're prone to flare-ups, you might want to patch-test or skip this one.
This ingredient is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
